work with jo parfitt
See my upcoming group classes below.
The writing classes are held over Zoom and only on weekdays between 9am and 6pm UK time.
online writing courses & classes
Writers’ Circle
6 sessions x 2 hours
£180 paid in advance or £35 ad hoc
STARTS THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2024, 10-12 UK TIME AND HELD ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
I have been teaching this class for 30 years, all over the world, both live and online. It is designed for writers at all levels to come, be inspired by the topic and each other, practise writing and learn and implement something new. Subjects may include elements of SPICE, how to improve your writing, memoir, fiction, poetry and articles.
Each class follows this format:
- Warm up exercise
- Lesson on a topic relating to all aspects of writing, followed by exercise and feedback.
Sessions will be:
October: In their shoes
November: Place as person
December: Less is more
January: Nasty people
February: Inspire yourself
March: Setting the scene
Please email Jo directly to book or ask to go on the waiting list.
Email me here: jo@joparfitt.com
Your Life in Review
6 sessions x 2 hours
£235 paid in advance
Join a small group of wannabe essayists/bloggers/columnists/podcasters who want to write reflective, insightful pieces of up to 1500 words that build into a collection. This is memoir with a difference. Rather than writing a full-length autobiography with plot, story arc and character, you will write authentic, fulfilling essays that resonate with readers and make them think. These personal essays will help you make sense of your experiences and what you have learned along the way. Write to show others who you are and what matters.
- An hour or two of homework is required between classes.
- Classes begin with a short lesson.
- Sharing and feedback.
- After this course you are welcome to move to the Book Writing Circle and continue with your writing there.
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Please email Jo directly to book or ask go on the waiting list.
Email me here: jo@joparfitt.com
How to Write a Book (Memoir or How-to Program)
£950 (1-1) start any time
£850 (group of 4)
Work 1-1 with me to brainstorm, write, edit and receive my review on at least three chapters of your book. Receive 7 x Zoom calls with me and six lessons to read at home, with homework set and submitted one week prior to a Zoom call. I will comment on and return it before the Zoom call. All calls will be scheduled at times to suit everyone Program must be completed within a year. Most people complete the course within six months. Additional review from me (see option 4) will be available beyond the program if required.
This option can also be taken for a lower fee in a group of four, which begins once four people available in the same time zone have signed up.
The objective of the program is to plan your book and have written and polished 3-6 chapters.
- 7 Zoom calls
- 6 lessons
- Review by me of up to 12,000 words
A How to Write a How-to Course is currently scheduled to start in January 2024 and one place is available.
Please email Jo directly to book or ask go on the waiting list.
Email me here: jo@joparfitt.com
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